Total births
822
Girls' name · since 1939
Tedra
Tedra has 822 recorded births since 1939 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1972 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 822
- total births
- 1939–2006
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Tedra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 822 have been recorded since 1939.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tedra has been recorded 822 times among girls since 1939, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 2006.
- 822 total births
- 1939–2006 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
822 girls have been named Tedra since 1939, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2006.
- 822
- total births
- 1939–2006
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Tedra was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
96 babies were named Tedra in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Tedra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tedra splits its recorded history at 1977: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1944 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1972 peak of 96 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tedra at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Tedra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–2006
- Peak year (1972)
- 96
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Tedra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Tedra's strongest decade.
341 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Tedra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 42
1950s
42 births
- 1960s 88
1960s
88 births
- 1970s
1970s
341 births
- 1980s
1980s
198 births
- 1990s 113
1990s
113 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 341 births (41% of all-time use).
How Tedra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Tedra's total volume
Tedra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Tedra by state
Where Tedra concentrates geographically, total births since 1939
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 52 | 6.3% |
| #2 | California | | 24 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 14 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 1.3% |
| #5 | New York | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Florida | | 7 | 0.9% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.7% |
Georgia share of Tedra's total US births 6.3%
Even split
52 of 822 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tedra? ▼
Since 1939, Social Security records show 822 babies named Tedra. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 96 births.
When was Tedra most popular? ▼
Tedra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 341 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Tedra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tedra are Georgia (52 births), California (24 births), Michigan (14 births).
How long has the name Tedra been used? ▼
Records for Tedra go back to 1939, giving 68 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Tedra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teddi, Teddy, Teddie, Tedi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tedra's data
- Tedra's decade-level peak was the 1970s (341 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Tedras (52 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tedra
Nearby Names Like Tedra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tedra
Teddi Girl
#2537 2,014 births
Teddy Girl
#3469 1,775 births
Teddie Girl
#5463 1,081 births
Tedi Girl
432 births
Ted Girl
264 births
Compare Tedra side by side: Tedra vs Teddi Tedra vs Teddy Tedra vs Teddie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1939–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tedra: Baby Name Since 1939 - 822 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tedra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tedra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.